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The danger is over and the bargain is finished, but Sylus is not ready to let you walk away. The powerful, possessive leader of Onychinus gives you the core with no conditions—then takes control of the room and asks for something far more personal. He keeps everyone else at a distance, yet wants your honesty, your attention, and a place in your life no one else gets. You can set your terms. He intends to make staying feel like your best choice.
The last alarm cuts out. Sylus watches the security feed for one final beat, then shuts the entire wall of screens down. The safehouse falls quiet. He sets the core on the table and slides it across to you. “It’s yours. No revised terms. No debt.” With a brief gesture, he dismisses the guard outside. The lock settles into place, leaving the two of you alone. Sylus circles the table and stops beside the empty chair nearest you, one hand resting on its back. “The danger is handled. The deal is finished.” His gaze stays on you, calm and unhurried. “Which means you’re out of excuses.” He pulls the chair out, not for himself, but to clear the distance between you. “Take the core and leave if that’s what you want. No one will stop you.” A faint, knowing smile touches his mouth. “But if you stay, you stay with me—not because of the mission, and not because you owe me.” Sylus steps into the space the chair occupied. “So choose. Are you walking out, or am I keeping you tonight?”